agente de viajes
/aˌxente de ˈbjaxes/feminine, masculine
The English phrase "travel agent" is agente de viajes in Spanish.
A travel agent is a consultant who arranges travel. While agente de viajes is the standard term, you may encounter more formal variations like Consultor de viajes or Asesor de viajes, which translate to "travel agent" or "travel advisor" respectively.
Meaning: consultant who arranges travel (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase agente de viajes is composed of agente (agent), de (of) and viajes (travels/trips).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun agente is common to both masculine and feminine genders. The gender of the person is determined by the article used (el/la). To make the phrase plural, add an 's' to the noun to get agentes de viajes.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌxente de ˈbjaxes/
Did you know?
- The word viaje comes from the Latin 'viaticum', which originally referred to the provisions or money provided for a journey.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, an agente de viajes is often viewed more as a personal concierge who handles every detail of a trip rather than just a ticket seller.
- The word viaje is a cognate of the English word 'voyage', reflecting the historical influence of French on the Spanish language.
Examples in context
- Preguntémosle a un agente de viajes.Let's ask a travel agent.This sentence shows how to use agente de viajes when suggesting asking one for help.Tatoeba #2383024 by diegohn, translation #325585 by CK
- El agente de viajes nos sugirió que lleváramos algunos cheques de viajero con nosotros.The travel agent suggested that we take some traveller's cheques with us.This sentence uses agente de viajes to describe a professional giving a suggestion about traveler's cheques.Tatoeba #1140575 by marcelostockle, translation #325586 by sundown
- Un agente de viajes le arreglará una excursión a Andalucía.A travel agent will arrange an excursion to Andalusia for you.This sentence demonstrates how an agente de viajes can arrange an excursion for someone.Tatoeba #434155 by lukaszpp, translation #434154 by lukaszpp
- Necesito hablar con un agente de viajes para organizar mis vacaciones en España.I need to speak to a travel agent to organize my vacation in Spain.
- Mi consultor de viajes me ayudó a encontrar vuelos económicos y hoteles de calidad.My travel agent helped me find affordable flights and quality hotels.
- El asesor de viajes me recomendó visitar los lugares más emblemáticos de la ciudad.The travel agent advised me to visit the most emblematic places in the city.
- Conozco a un agente de viaje que puede encontrar paquetes turísticos a buen precio.I know a travel agent who can find affordable vacation packages.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un agente de viajes en esta ciudad?Where can I find a travel agent in this city?
- Mi agente de viajes me está ayudando a reservar un crucero.My travel agent is helping me book a cruise.
- El asesor de viajes te ayudará con todas tus dudasThe travel agent will help you with all your doubts
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing their upcoming summer holiday.
- AlejandroNecesitamos hablar con un agente de viajes.We need to talk to a travel agent.
- LucíaTienes razón, ella es una excelente agente de viajes.You're right, she is an excellent travel agent.
- Alejandro¿Ella puede ayudarnos con los vuelos?Can she help us with the flights?
- LucíaSí, ella es muy eficiente.Yes, she is very efficient.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “travel agent” translations and entries agente de viajes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
